More words from Ian

• raa raa (Rocky our cat)
• pa ba (Backpack or any bag)
• soc (sock)
• shu (shoe)
• shurt (shirt)
  

Ian is Walking!!!!!

YEAH! Ian is walking. At his choosing, of course. I think he is teasing us. Our Nanny got a video of it on her phone and as soon as we figure out how to get it off, I'll post it for all to enjoy.

We got it......



Look, he's so proud!

Ian's Talking

Well, talking on a one year old level. He says "ma ma ma ma ma" and "da da da da da". In the last couple of days we have been able to discern "J-don" as well!

BYE BYE

It brings me great joy to see Ian do something new, something that we have been modeling to him. Today as our nanny, Amy, got ready to leave, he turned toward her, started flapping his whole left arm and said in his own words "bye bye". An absolutely adorable moment that I want to share with all.
[Age 1yo]

Can't resist a smile can you?

Is this how these things come off?

Ian is now a little over 9 months old and changing every day. He has started cruising (holding on to furniture and walking), holding his own sippy cup up, and following dropped objects. Him and Jadon "talk " to each other all the time and he is starting to say "da da" Will thinks that he also says "ma ma" but to tell you the truth it's more like "da da da" or "ma ma ma".

Ian helps wake Jadon up in the morning - when he see's Jadon, he makes a bee line for Jadon's bed and starts chatting away. Soon they are both talking and heading for their respective potty's. It is then down to breakfast where the interaction continues. Ian loves watching his big brother jump, run, and tumble. Jadon enjoys making Ian laugh by doing the above! They do have times of crying and sibling rivalry which we referee, but we love to see them interact together.

If Will or I lay on the floor it is instantly followed by Ian and Jadon climbing all over us and tumbling resulting in a human jungle gym. The Bower clan keeps busy and out of trouble with lots of wrestling, running and climbing. Times of fun and busyness that I don't want to end, that I savor and look for my next opportunity to love on all 3 of my boys!

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom.....

I am not referring to Mazda. I am referring to our little one who has now mastered crawling - Ian even crawls on the sidewalk to play ball with Jadon and I! His knees and shin show signs of his constant movement. All the gates are once again closed at our house and we must keep watch because he has also mastered pulling himself to a standing position.



Now that Ian is crawling, he is finding a lot of neat stuff and enjoys to go in the direction of Jadon. (Maybe because Jadon is at his eye-level). Jadon has mastered "No No Ian" and a shrieks of dismay. We are constantly molding Jadon into a gentle big brother that guides Ian out of love and sharing. Luckily "Lyle, the Kindly Viking" is one of Jadon's favorite Veggie Tales which helps us reinforce sharing and brotherly love.

To boost Will's spirit he got an "A" on his first paper that he has turned in for his grad studies. A little confidence booster after being out of the classroom for 3 years. Oh and typical Will style - it was 2000 words too long! Between you and me, he has a hard time being concise!

It's hard to believe that it is already the end of July and the boys are growing and we are enjoying every exhausting minute. It's hard to believe sometimes how much I get done around the house. But I am working hard on changing my perception to say that I have accomplished a lot when I have been quiet, connected and attuned with my boys. Enjoying the time with them and leaving the dishes for another time! (Pray for me on that one - It will constantly be a work in progress). Enjoy Ian's smiles. He lights up faces where ever he is.

Learning to Crawl #3

Ian is crawling! He has red knees today from his many successful attempts. Even a bump from his big brother who wants to be the center of attention, did not deter him. Way to go Ian!

How is Jadon doing?

Jadon is gaining knowledge fast! He is counting to 10. Starting to recognize letters (he correctly pointed out "A", "F" and "N"). And saying his ABC's! He's climbing the chains at the playground. Our nanny is working with him to be able to spell and write his name!




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Learning to Crawl #2

I would not call it crawling.... at least not yet. It's more like sliding, stretching, arching, rolling and 'skootching'. But he can move across the floor.

Other exciting news: He is very productive on his potty. He loves to talk and responds when talked to in his language. He is very expressive and loves to watch and follow Rocky. We also have a "pop up" toy and he is a pro at closing all the lids! He is very much the eater too!

Learning to Crawl

He's almost there!.
On his belly and on the bed doing his "push-ups".
He perches a knee underneath his hip.
Extending a hand to reach for a toy.
Learning to balance on 4 and then 3.
Down he goes.
Two partially exposed bottom teeth showing through his smile of excitement.
Ready to start again.

What's happening now? So much time has gone by since I have been able to post. And I hate doing a synopsis because that robs so much life and real time stuff!

We are definitely all gearing up for summer! The school year ends this coming Friday and then Will will be heading down to Azusa to begin to finish his Masters (YEAH!).

Jadon just loves to be outside and run, run, run.....



His vocabulary is improving. He now can say "motorcycle" versus what he was saying before. Can't quite describe it, but we all knew what he was trying to say. Still loves the trains. We sometimes go down to the train station and he watches the Max and the Wes leave and enter the station.

Ian! Wow! After he figured out that he needs to open his mouth to get the food in, he is eating everything! Sometimes I cut him off after he's gone through two baby servings of food! It's amazing. He has two bottom teeth that have decided to show themselves together. And like Jadon - unless you felt them or saw them, you would never know he was teething. What a trooper my two boys are! He has accomplished the task of sitting up. A pro at sitting on his little potty next to his big brother. (Bonus for mom when he goes poppy in the process). Now he is working on his "push-ups"


Eagerly anticipating what he is going to do soon!

Sibling rivalry. Jadon interacts with Ian by taking his toy without asking, by walking too close and knocking Ian over, or by rolling over him. Prayerfully trying to find a consequence that will enable Jadon to choose to be loving towards his brother. Jadon is gentle too. He kisses him and hugs him and say's he's sorry when he is asked to. The challenge for Will and I is when he is not gentle and loving. Interesting how the norm is for us to not exemplify Godly character.

Look who's Rolling Over!